Things I DIDN'T Know As A BEGINNER QUILTER (That I Wish I Did) đ€
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 22. 07. 2024
- Hey everyone! Today I wanted to tell you some quilting tips that I wish I knew as a beginner quilter to help you all become better sewists! l Here in the shop we sell both fabric and quilting notions but also classes ranging from beginner to advanced. I hope you love this video, and check out our website with this link: www.aneedlenthread.com/
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Hope you enjoy! đ„° For all those asking, I made a tutorial for the quilt hanging behind me. Watch it here: czcams.com/video/Y_QBB4xiBN8/video.html
One thing I wish I'd known from the start is don't sew when you're tired, hungry, or ill; your concentration is down and you're far more likely to make a mistake or hurt yourself. I can't count the number of times I've done this, and spent WAY more "quality time" with a seam ripper than I wanted. Instead, I use those instances to do prep work like winding bobbins and washing and ironing fabric. Things I have in muscle memory.
Also, when pressing seams, I always use a tailor's clapper. I learned about them on Bernadette Banner's channel. They make for a crisper seam.
Those are great tips! Iâve recently started using a clapper and marvel every single time I use it at how flat the seams become!
When I prick myself with a pin I know I'm getting tired. Time to stop sewing and go do something else for a while.
I understand the feeling! đ
My sewing tip is to always start with a new, sharp needle and change it after 7 - 8 hours of sewing, at the most. A dull needle can effect thread tension, the way your fabric moves through the machine, the overall look of the seam, and can damage your thread.
The needle is so very important! Great tip!
One of the things that I've learned is to use EITHER a 1/4" OR a SCANT 1/4" in my quilt project and stick with that through entire project.
You wonât go wrong there!
I think the most important point you made was be in a community. I donât think Iâve ever heard anyone else promote this concept. Well done!
I couldnât agree more! Find friends with love it as much as you do.
A video on the star quilt behind you would be awesome. Great video
Maybe I will! đ€ đ€
I started quilting when Covid started. As a nurse I needed something to bring me down. I had never sewn before and I decided to hand sew a photo/story/memory quilt for my granddaughter. Our lockdowns in Australia were very strict, and the longer the lockdowns, the bigger the quilt became. The only relationship was with my husband and tutorials were via CZcams. I hand pieced and hand quilted. Took me two years to make this reversible memory quilt and I took it to South Africa last year, completing the quilt in three different countries. 5 months ago I cut up my 30 year old sonâs old hoodies and tshirts and hand pieced the backing with irregular blocks and different fabrics, including the satin lining of one hoodie. I wanted to match borders of the pieced front to the borders of the backing but I didnât know how. So I went to my local quilt shop and had a couple of classes. Every time I need to know something I take a class and it usually keeps me going for a couple of weeks. Under the guidance of some really experienced people I am hand quilting now. This is challenging as while Iâm quilting the layers and matching borders, I also wanted to keep the hoodies and the pockets and zippers functional. My word! What a challenge. I am busy 6 months now and I have learned so much under tremendous encouragement from the people at the shop. They say they are inspired by my techniques of using different fabrics and irregular blocks. Iâm hoping to finish in about three months. Maybe đ
Thatâs spectacular Hazel! đ„°
Hi hazelem, so good to read your comment. đ I am learning every day I am sewing and quilting! Because you are so experienced by matching different kinds of fabrics, I have a question. I have lots of old fabrics, but not in the same quality. I am thinking of mixing them in one quilt but I am not sure about it. What is your experience? Should I wash them before sewing or doesn't it matter? Looking forward to receiving an answer! †Greetings from Sabine, Germany
@@SRidder24 Hi Sabine. Iâm very inexperienced. I have only done one quilt, which took me two years. My current quilt I am busy now for 6 months, because I joined it all together by hand and now I am hand quilting. This quilt is all my sonâs old tshirts and hoodies that I kept. The fabric is all different. Some are thick, some tshirts are thin and I took the satin lining of one hoodie because it is so beautiful. I reinforced all the fabric with iron on fusible because I was scared it would stretch. I took off some because it was too thick. But I sewed it all the pieces together by hand. The women at my local quilt shop were so amazed at how I took different fabrics. They said I was showing them that it could work. I was just thrilled that they didnât laugh at me. If you want to see how I progressed with my quilt, my IG is @ikandothat. Sorry that itâs not just my quilt, there are other stuff like cooking and hiking đ Regards from Melbourne Australia.
What an epic project to start on! đđđ
Thank you for the tips! And by the way, that quilt with all the blues is absolutely gorgeous!
I am not a quilter that cares about points matching (inspired by Geeâs Bend women). I dont aim to do what you do exactly. BUT the quilt behind you is SO gorgeous. I really appreciate the work you do even tho it is different from what I do. Love.
I love the history of quilting through Geeâs Bend!
I have started to press all my seams open and when possible either do small back stitches or the anchoring stitching my machine. At beginning and end of rows. Community is key to improving your skills!
I have always preferred to press seams open. Thanks for confirming that itâs ok.
Absolutely!
I'll press seams open for quilts that won't be 'used' as much (dragged on the floor, washed all the time, etc.) If it will be washed a lot (baby quilt for example) then back stitch everything and press seams to the side to make them more 'sturdy' to wear and tear.
I always press seams open.
I donât like the extra bulk on one side of the join compared to the other side.
Great tips, especially the tip about community. Sharing ideas and getting support can grow your practice.
Absolutely!
Erica is a very nice teacher and quilter. I know you recently moved, I can't wait to come see your new store!!!
My sister encouraged me to join the Community College quilt classes and it has been wonderful!! There are so many different ways to arrange blocks and color combinations that I never would have thought of before and now these ideas at my fingertips. Thank you for the tips!!
P.S. I love the star quilt in the background!
Thanks so much! đ And yes community is so underrated.
What a beautiful quilt! The color combinations!!
Thank you âșïž
Precision quilting makes the difference between okay results and a ribbon winner. Good tips and thanks for posting your video.
Thank you!
I learned later on how important sizing spray (Mary Ellen's Best Press) was in preventing stretch of fabric. Good tips thanks.
Yes we use it all the time for crisp seams. đ
And you can make your own, much less expensive spray! (Mostly vodka and water!)
I think a lot of people use Facebook as their community. It is hard for me to say "you SHOULD be" in a community, because I hate to put that on someone as a 'must' - but it certainly helps us when we have questions to have someone to be able to ask! I suppose I've asked Google about a lot of things through the years.
Thank you so much for explaining the difference between ironing and pressing! I wish this was Quilting 101 - first point in every quilting video because almost everyone ignores these major differences. to me, this was nr. 1 for all sewing - not just quilting and piecing.
I tend to be a solitary person, and being social is very hard for me. When I started quilting over 20 years ago, I did everything on my own. I stayed in my bubble, and I liked it. As time has passed, Iâve opened my shop and met some really wonderful sewists of all kinds and abilities. Iâve come to realize that we have a lot to offer each other. Thereâs a lot to be said for like-minded company. Facebook can definitely serve this purpose.
Thank you, great tips. Iâve learnt some great tips lately, and still learning on every quilt I make. After making 7 quilts for grandchildren and my daughters, I just learnt about fork pins and theyâve helped me so much on the quilt Iâm working on. I love the quilt behind you and so special that your mum made it. I love the heart quilt and the one on the other side with writing on it.
Thanks so much! My mom made the collage heart quilt as well. Really great pattern designed by my friend Dixie Frantz of Lifeâs Loose Threads. Is a fun make!
Wonderful advice! The quilt behind you is absolutely spectacular!
Thanks so much!
Thanks for the tips. Love the quilt behind you. Lovely colors.
Thank you so much!
I agree with all of these tips! Thanks for the video.
Hope they were helpful! âșïž
Yes its always better to be in a community..where we can share our ideas n also receive ideas
Exactly!
Thank you for these. They do really help!
Absolutely!
Excellent points! Thank you.
Of course!
Love your quilts! They are very beautiful! If there are any flaws, they are not noticeable. Thank you for your tips.
Youâre sweet thank you!
Your advice is so very helpful. I appreciate your direct presentation.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent tips! Just found your channel, subscribed and watching several of your other videos! You are a fabulous teacher! I appreciate learning from you! Blessings đ
Aw thank you so much! đ„°
Thank you for covering all of these âneed to knowsâ!
Absolutely!
Great tips! Thank youđ
Absolutely!
Great advice, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent tips. I shared with my quilting group, making sure the post gave you credit. Some of us are fairly new, some have been quilting for decades. But all of us can use new tips and reminders. Thank you for this video.
Thank YOU đ
Excellent video! After a twenty five year break from quilting this video is particularly useful! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Good tips and beautiful quilt behind you!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for your great information!
My pleasure! đ
I agree, having a community helps us alot
So so true!
I really liked your video!!! Keep up the good work!!
Thank you! đ
Thank you so much..such sensible advice. I scan totally relate to everything you say đ
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much! Your tips were really helpful.
Absolutely!
Excellent information. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed!
Though I'm a long time Quilter, I only recently learned the difference btwn Pressing & Ironing. Setting one's seams by Pressing makes a HUGE difference. Wish I'd learned that much earlier.
We are always learning as quilters. Thatâs part of what I think is so much fun about the craft! đ
Thank you!! Excellent!!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks very much for sharing
Thank you for the tips đ
No problem đ
Thank you đ, I just started. Going to a class for my machine on Wednesday.
How fun!
I wish I'd known the feed dogs will help ease in fabric.
They most definitely do! :)
The information you shared was very good and on point. Thank you!
Thanks Deena đ
Thank you! I have learned a lot via community. Thank you for encouraging me
You are so welcome!
Great pointers .. thank you
Of course đ
Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks great tips⊠I hope to learn good tips and tricks.. đ
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Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed!
I love how you teach!! Just wish you would have more videos, more often!!!
Thanks so much! Yes weâre working on putting another one out very soon. đ
You are so right i really wish there was something near me i live in a small town
Well I'm glad you can find community with us online! đ„°
What I wish I known when I started, is how to square a block. It sure makes my quilt looks so much more square.
Yes this step is essential đ . Perhaps Iâll make a short tutorial soon!
I agree with almost everything you said. My only issue is with pressing seams open. This seems like a good idea when making the top, but I've found that once you have quilted the quilt and it is in use, batting tufts through those open seams. So, I don't recommend it. One of the things I had to learn when starting out was how to stitch in the ditch when the ditch changed sides as I went along a long seam. I had a hard time figuring out how you cleanly shift it (and that was after I just did it wrong at first!). The rest of what I needed to learn had to do with how to bind a quilt: doing corners well, and sewing the two ends together to finish it.
Batting tufting through is an issue Iâve never experienced before. Thank you for sharing with me!
Thank you for sharing. There is one tip others may not know that I wished I had known. And that was the bobbin case has a tension adjuster also. For months I wondered why my tension was off on one of the machines I inherited from my mom after her passing. Tried everything above the feed dogs.đ but didn't know there was tension supplied by the tiny screw on the bobbin case.
You are so right! Most people donât know about that screw. I donât recommend anyone making adjustments there if youâre quilting. :) Iâm glad you go it figured out!
You could try using a walking foot as well. Although I donât know if it would fit on an older machine. This foot is perfect for quilting the layers.
I agree with community, so glad we have u tube so we can be part of a larger family.
I agree!
I use a pressing cloth (old white sheet cut about 36x36) when I iron. It prevents "surprises" on my fabric.
Great tip!
Iâve been a seamstress my entire life, and made clothes for myself as Iâm 5â2â and have a hard time finding clothes that fit properly. After I retired, my desire to be creative was not in more clothing, but started making gift bags, totes, handbags and bags for people with wheelchairs or walkers. A family member wanted a quilt made from scarves her grandmother used. This was new territory for me, but I was up for the challenge and put together the quilt for her and using shirts and t-shirts, made more quilts for other family members. Each recipient modeled their quilt for a photo.
Thatâs a great story. Itâs awesome how our sewing talents in one area of can transition into another area with little issue.
I am a big fan of finger pressing seams, then pressing them with an iron.
I am too!
I donât have good color sense. So having another set of eyes, that do well with color is a huge help to me. Community is important.
Good help is shared in community!â„ïž
Gracias. Thank you for y 2:02 our tips.
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips. Thank you. Could you please let me know if you have any tutorisl for quilt at the back of you. It looks gorgeous. Thank you.
Iâll be doing that tutorial very soon.
I just came across your four things I wish I had known about quilting video! I love your presentation itâs absolutely direct to the point and your voice is so soothing to listen to please make more videos about quilting! Do you have a Tutorial for that beautiful star quilt hanging behind you?? I would love to make that!
Youâre so kind. The quilt behind me is a scrappy hunter star quilt. Iâm putting together a tutorial for it as we speak. :)
@@aneedlenthread Awesome!! Hitting subscribe!!
Could I have a close up picture of the beautiful heart on your wall. Love it
Iâll post it on the community tab and instagram soon!
Good video. I particularly like your idea that we should be part of a community. It's true! We can share and learn with each other and probably have lots of laughs.
I 100% agree đ
Watched your channel for the first time admired the quilt in the background. Would like to get a pattern for it. What is the pattern name and where might get it. Loved your advice or beginners. I will watch again.
That quilt is a scrappy hunter star. Iâll be doing that tutorial very soon.
Thanks for the great tips! The quilt behind you on the wall is striking! Do you have a pattern available for it?
No but I will have a CZcams tutorial coming soon! đ
Would love more beginner instructions đ
I have plenty of beginner tutorials on my channel!
Glad I found your video. I have a question: I have the 1/4 inch foot. But where should I put my needle? That is even more important, isnât? And yesâŠI am a new quilter. Thanks.
Really good question. Usually the hole where the needle goes through the foot is round on a 1/4â foot. In that case, you wouldnât need to adjust your needle position. If the needle space in the foot allows for you to adjust the needle position, my recommendation is to measure to be sure. Place your tape measure under the presser foot with the 1/4â mark (for any inch measure) even with the edge of the foot and adjust your needle (if needed) to be just above the inch mark. Doing that will ensure that the distance from the needle to the edge of your foot is really 1/4â. I hope this helps. Let me know if I need to send pictures.
Also, I am going to start offering beginning quilting classes online in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested let me know. :)
What a lovely video - thank you very much. I have been sewing and quilting for over fifty years but am always willing to learn new sewing skills. I agree it is best to be part of a sewing community. I go to a local class once a week, and have done so for most of the last twenty years. It is good to share ideas. I look forward to seeing your future videos. The quilt on your wall is lovelyđ . Do you know the name of the quilt block? Sending you best wishes from a little corner of England.đȘĄđ§”
The quilt on my wall is a scrappy Hunter star quilt made for me by my sweet mother. â„ïž I just need to find time to quilt it.
Just found your channel. Could you please do a video on how to quilt your top, without FMQ, I have a problem trying to FMQ. And please do more videos at least 1 a month! Thanks
Joyce, thatâs a great idea! Iâm working on a scrappy Hunter star tutorial right now, but Iâll definitely get a video out about alternatives to FMQ.
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Great tips! Brisk delivery! †However, I find the music distracting. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the tip on my video. Iâll keep that in mind for my others. :)
Where can I find a pattern for the quilt behind you? Itâs so fun đ
Itâs a scrappy hunterâs star quilt. Iâm going to be filming a tutorial for this one in the next week. Keep an eye out for it. :)
What is the name of quilt pattern on wall behind you. I love it. Would look great on my bed.
Itâs a scrappy hunter star quilt. Iâll be doing a tutorial for it very soon.
Please tell us about you †shaped quilt on your studio wall please.
Iâm glad you asked about that quilt. Itâs one of my favorites. It is a raw-edge applique quilt designed by my good friend Dixie Franz of Lifeâs Loose Threads. She has taught this class in my shop and many other places. Itâs a fun top to make and really takes no sewing experience to put together. I highly recommend this project!
Background quilt is scrappy hunters star with her doing a video for it soon, woohoo. Question: it usually takes me year plus to finish a quilt top like snow days by crab apple, it starts off great then towards end things seem to size differently⊠do cut pieces change size over time sitting in a box, mine seem to? I read once you use starch you have to use throughout and life of quilt, is this true? My quilts using âBestâ spray seem different then when I use firm starch (casual vs show look), when are you suppose to use these different types of sprays? I used accuquilt cutting dies but to save material I set fabric on cut lines to minimize waste and to ensure pattern direction and ignoring fabric weave direction, quilt looks good but can it be washed or show only now (things I forget to consider when fitting fabric onto cutters to avoid 50% waste if following weave/die direction in cutter)? Why do I have to use 50 wt cotton to piece but must never use it to quilt and instead must use polyester? What would happen if I just use a large long arm cone of cotton for all aspects of quilting? When I press just using weight of Oslo iron the imprint of .25 seams echo onto front , I press on wool, I noticed this doesnât happen in your video, help ideas please? I recently stumbled upon clover double prong pins and it has tremendously made points/seams come together perfectly, it seems pinning using two pins one at a time on each matching seam was skewing but double prong on either side of seam all at once was always perfect - this will save hours and tons of seam ripping. I recently noticed if I make stitch length shorter on small pieces they seem to finish better then the regular quilt stitch normally used. I recently learned about clapper, wow huge difference, crisper! I recently stumbled on Fons & Porter Love of Quilting on public TV channel, based on show, it would take half the time to cut your own pieces then to use a cutter, ditto your channel and Jordan Fabric channel. Next quilt will be all manual cut HSTâs etc. thank you using CZcams and not a scary security black hole like FB. So thrilled and looking forward to sewing along with your upcoming scrappy star video
So many questions! Iâll make a few reels and YT Shorts to answer your common questions in a video format. đ
Hi from Wales đđŒ what is the name of the gorgeous quilt being you ? I checked your website and couldnât find it
Hi from Texas! :) I donât carry the pattern in the shop, but I will be filming a tutorial for it in the next week, so keep an eye out for it. :)
I started quilting on my own, only following the pattern instructions. I didn't know about squaring up the blocks. Can you give us some tips about that subject?
Thatâs a great suggestion Joan. I will!
Can you please tell me the name of the quilt hanging on the wall and where I can get the pattern. Thanks.
Itâs a scrappy hunterâs star quilt. Itâs actually a Missouri Star pattern. Iâll be doing a tutorial on it very soon.
I use a wooden pressure roller over the seams right away. How can we find these people who enjoy getting together to sew and communicate.
Seam rollers are great! Ask at your local quilt shop if there are any quilt guilds in the area or if the shop offers classes of any kind. There are also online communities that you can become part of. Social media is good for that, albeit virtual.
The quilt behind you is so pretty. What is it called?
Itâs a Scrappy Hunter Star Quilt. Would you like a tutorial?
@@aneedlenthread sure. Thank you
I found that some of the ruler indicated 1 inch have 10 portion , instead of 8 ?đź
Iâve never seen those here. Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Another thing is how expensive quilting can be.
You are so right on that point. Fortunately, cotton is available in a wide range of prices and qualities. And donât forget the sales. :D There are many options when it comes to sourcing your quilting cottons. I think back to the times when quilts were a necessity rather than a nicety. You quilt with what you have. Itâs still possible to do today. Donât get me wrong, my machines were not cheap, and my personal stash is sizable, but in the end all I really need is a machine and some fabric to sew together.
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Good information but the music was distracting.
Donât understand why so many CZcamsrs think they have to have music playing in the background.
Thanks for the input. Iâll take that into consideration with my next video. :)